Return to Work Process

The following steps assist employers with getting an injured worker back to work.

RTW Process for Employers

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Step 1

First Aid/Medical Treatment:

Provide first aid/medical aid;
If needed, provide transportation to the nearest medical centre; and
Request that your worker provide a copy of the Functional Abilities form (on page 2 of First Medical Report) from the health care provider following their appointment. (If this is not provided, you can request this information from the WSCC).

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Step 2

Report the Injury:

Complete the Employer's Report of Incident;
Provide a copy of the report to the worker; and
Remind the worker to complete their Worker's Report of Injury.

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Step 3

Communicate and Collaborate:

Contact the worker as soon as possible after the injury and maintain regular, frequent contact throughout their recovery;
Contact the WSCC regularly to share updates on the worker’s prognosis and suitable work options; and
If there is a job demands analysis or job description for the worker’s job and possible suitable work, provide it to the WSCC.

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Step 4

Identify Suitable Work/Create a RTW Plan:

Discuss the functional abilities with the worker and the WSCC, and identify suitable modified work; and
Provide a written offer of modified work and have the worker and yourself sign off on the Return to Work Plan. Submit the plan to the WSCC.

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Step 5

Monitor:

Check- in with the worker regularly;
Provide updates to the WSCC every two weeks; and
Communicate any progress, problems, or concerns with the WSCC.

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Step 6

Return to Work Completion:

Worker fully recovers and returns to their pre-injury job; or
Worker reaches maximum recovery and requires permanent accommodation.